October 12, 2018 Marks a Day of Recognition for Travel Nurses
When did Travel Nurses Day start and who’s behind this special day of recognition for travel nurses? TravelNurseSource did some investigating and we discovered that Nebraska-based Medical Solutions, a healthcare staffing agency, launched Travel Nurses Day as a way to recognize the unique group of people that they work with. They’re adventurous, dedicated to their travel assignments, hard-working, and caring. We got the scoop on this...
10 Top Earning U.S. States for Nurses
A nurse’s job is more than a way to bring home a steady paycheck. It’s super demanding and challenging. Oftentimes, it can difficult to even put a pricetag on the duties of your average RN. With a little help from the Nurse Salary Guide, we’re proud to present you the leading states for bringing home that cheddar, that bread, that scratch. Whatever, you like to call it, here’s the lowdown on the leading U.S....
Notable Novels: Books for Travel Nurses
When it comes to travel nursing—-there’s a lot of details to consider. For a new graduate travel nurrse (and even some more seasoned nurses) it can be an absolute ordeal trying to seek answers to some of the most daunting questions about travel nursing. Anything from “can I bring my dog?” to “what happens if my contract gets cancelled early?” can be answered with the right resources. Luckily,...
The Perils of Canceling a Travel Nurse Contract
Did your grandmother just pass away for the third time this year? Or have you come down with the flu… again. Maybe it’s time to reconsider your career choice, because canceling or backing out of your contract is not something to take lightly. Of course, this is not meant to downplay family tragedies or nurses’ health and well-being. Agencies and recruiters want to support their nurses’ needs while being flexible, but going back on a...
Summer Lovin’: Dating for Travel Nurses
The weather’s been heating up and so have the opportunities to catch those spring flings and sizzlin’ summer romances. But, when you’re someone living the traveling nurse lifestyle, is dating even on your radar? Can dating while traveling really work? For singles that decide to head down that romantic road while on assignment, there’s a lot of things that you need to keep in mind, so you might want to pump...
8 Signs Traveling Has Made You a Better Person
People choose travel nursing for a lot of reasons. Some just want to explore new places. Others just like doing something different. But, did you know that by traveling, you actually become a better human being? It’s true. Breathing in new places, trying out wacky things, eating local cuisine, and meeting fresh faces can really turn your life around. 8 Signs Traveling Has Made You a Better Person 1. You actually live in the...